Golden State Warriors’ heartfelt message to Klay Thompson goes viral

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With all eyes on the first NBA Cup night of the 2024-2025 season, the Golden State Warriors host the Dallas Mavericks in a high-stakes Western Conference matchup. But for many, it’s much more than an NBA Cup Group Play game.

Tuesday’s game marks Klay Thompson’s first Mavericks game against the Warriors after spending the first 13 years of his career in Golden State.

Thompson won four championships and made five All-Star appearances as a Warrior, establishing himself as one of the franchise’s best. Klay has emerged as one of the best three-point shooters the NBA has ever seen, as Warriors fans patiently await his return to the Bay Area.

Golden State fans aren’t the only ones preparing for Klay’s return, as the Warriors roster came together to welcome the Mavericks guard home. Each player sent a message to Thompson prior to his return.

Brandin Podziemski: “What’s going on, Klay? Welcome back to the Bay. Obviously this is your home and you know it. I’m super excited to have you back here.”

Kevon Looney: “Welcome back to the Warriors Ground. You deserve to be celebrated, you’re a legend here. You’ve done a lot of great things for the Warriors, a lot of great things for me. But we still have to beat you. So, Good luck, I’m going to piss you off.”

Trayce Jackson-Davis: “Klay, I miss you, baby. I can’t wait for you to come back, but I hope you have a night shooting.”

Steph Curry: “It was an honor to play with you for 13 years. Always remember every memory we as teammates and the Splash Brothers were able to create. I hope you get the hero’s welcome you deserve.”

Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) exchanges high fives with guard Klay Thompson (11) before the game against the Sacramento Kings at the Chase Center. / Cary Edmondson-Imagn images

Andrew Wiggins: “We love and miss you here, brother. You are a Warriors legend for life.”

Steve Kerr: “You are an icon in this franchise, your statue will one day stand outside Chase (Center). Thank you for all the championships, all the incredible moments, and the person you are, the teammate you are. I loved coach you and welcome back.”

Draymond Green: “Welcome back. I never thought I’d say these words to Klay. I’m grateful, I’m honored to have been your teammate, to call you brother. Welcome home, brother. Well deserved.” Take your flowers, because you deserve them all and then some.

Draymond Green and Klay Thompson

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) celebrates with guard Klay Thompson (11) during the fourth quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at Chase Center. / Darren Yamashita-Imagn images

Gary Payton II: “Bay. Dubs. You already know, you’re part of it. For me, I just want to thank you for everything you’ve done. But unfortunately I have to beat you up tonight.

Jonathan Kuminga: “You are a legend in the Bay.”

This collection of the Warriors wishing Klay back home went viral on the Warriors on NBCS X account, with almost 300,000 views and 10,000 likes within two hours. Warriors fans have been waiting for Klay’s return to Chase Center since he left in free agency, so expect both sides to stand out in Tuesday’s NBA Cup game.

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